I couldn’t be more psyched to invite you to this event celebrating LIFT. This year, the annual NYC event will feature a (donated!) performance by our newest board member, the very talented Ben Harper! The event will include a tapas-style dinner, open bar, and concert. Tickets will certainly sell out this year, so I strongly… Continue reading
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In the 1950s, having the Encyclopaedia Britannica on the bookshelf was akin to a station wagon in the garage or a black-and-white Zenith in the den, a possession coveted for its usefulness and as a goalpost for an aspirational middle class. Buying a set was often a financial stretch, and many families had to pay… Continue reading
How to Calculate Pi
Happy Pi Day!How to Calculate Pi
Building B at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. I loved this blog post from Scouting New York about the history of the building’s use. The natural light is incredible!
Don’t worry, it’s ok to slow down. Sometimes if you run too fast, you trip. Wisdom from an amazing LIFT client
Grant MADNESS
Last year I blogged about Brackets with Benefits (and April Madness, too!), and this year, another great way to get psyched for the NCAA tournament is to enter the One Percent Foundation's pool called Grant MADNESS. In this third annual competition for good, you donate $10 (the first 500 entries are matched by MerchSource… double… Continue reading Grant MADNESS
Homeless people have become Internet hotspots at SXSW through a partnership between the festival and Front Steps. They can make money through PayPal donations, and the idea behind it is that it’s more useful to attendees than selling newspapers. It’s edgy and certainly controversial. I like it*. Each hotspot’s success - like any other enterprise… Continue reading
Interview with Deborah Block of Athlete Ally
Deborah Block, a fellow Tufts graduate with an admirable passion for promoting equality and understanding among peers, helped to found the nonprofit Athlete Ally. Along with founder Hudson Taylor, Deborah is committed to making sure that all athletes - regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other defining trait - are treated with dignity and… Continue reading Interview with Deborah Block of Athlete Ally
This is a screenshot of the new Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund website, which I’m proud to have helped redesign. Take a look at the great work the foundation is supporting.
Tough. They just need to deal with it and wait for the next one. Whatever; I don’t care. Mary, the driver of my Peter Pan bus to Hartford, about people who purchased a ticket for the overbooked 3pm bus online. Eticketed passengers were (for no clear reason) forced to wait until others with a ‘real’… Continue reading
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